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Bmore Takes a Break for the Labor Day Holiday

Bmore Staff Tuesday, August 28, 2012

BmoreMedia writers and editors will be enjoying the warm weather in various ways during our break. Our next newsletter goes out Sept. 18.

Entertainment, Media

Don't Break the Bank: Nonprofit Teaches Kids to Manage Money

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A new state mandate now requires Maryland schools to teach financial literacy. Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is leading the way with programs that teach students how to manage credit card debt and live within their means.

BRAC & Defense, Community, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Howard County, Kid-centric, Philanthropy

It Takes Two to Tango

Abby Sussman Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Christina Simpson and Mark Longerbeam founded Baltimore Tango nearly five years ago. They hold weekly tango classes and Friday night milongas on the Broadway Pier in Fells Point.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Innovation, Nightlife, Sports & Recreation

Station North

Step OUT: For a Conference on African American Museums

Bmore Staff Tuesday, August 21, 2012

A national association of African American history museums is holding its annual conference in Baltimore this month, featuring workshops and guided tours honoring the theme "Commemorating Struggles: Claiming Freedom."

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Multicultural, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Slideshow: Moviegoers Take in La Dolce Cinema in Little Italy

Steve Ruark Tuesday, August 21, 2012

It's an annual tradition in Little Italy that takes place Friday nights in July and August. Photographer Steve Ruark captured the scene at the Aug. 17 Cinema al Fresco, which featured The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Entertainment, Film, Hospitality, Music, Visit Baltimore

Technology Makes Engineering Firm a Concrete Success

Richard Rabicoff Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Maryland company Structural has helped preserve the buildings that house the National Aquarium in Baltimore and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. The company also plans to hire 100 over the next three years.

Anne Arundel County, Architecture, Baltimore jobs, Commercial Real Estate , Design, High Technology, Innovation, IT, Logistics

Step OUT: For an 'Exploratorium' on Art and Technology

Bmore Staff Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Head down to MICA next month to learn about the intersection of art and technology. The 3rd annual Betascape takes place Sept. 22-23.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Entertainment, Events, Innovation, Internet

Mt. Vernon

Aerial Theater Takes Audience to New Heights

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, August 14, 2012

In-Flight Theater blends gravity-defying feats with dramatic performances. Our writer takes us inside Mara Neimanis' studio.

Arts and Culture, Development, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Innovation, Nightlife

Station North

What's Next for North Avenue?

Julekha Dash Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Several building owners hope to breathe more life into the neighborhood's northern section by renovating buildings along North Avenue.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Station North

Step OUT: For Cirque du Soleil's Dralion

Bmore Staff Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Cirque du Soleil returns to Baltimore with an encore performance of Dralion. The French-Canadian circus has updated its show since it first made an appearance in Charm City in 2003.

Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Putting the Pieces Back Together at Marian House

Paul Sturm Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Nonprofit Marian House helps struggling women get their lives back on track. It recently received a federal grant that it will use to house more women.

Baltimore jobs, Community, Diversity, Hospitality, Philanthropy

Thinking of the City as a Startup

Tracy Certo Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The editor of a sister publication tackles the question: Can we make cities better by treating them as startups?

Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Events, Higher Education, Innovation, Venture Capital

Step OUT: To Shop and Support Job Training

Bmore Staff Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Support Art with a Heart’s Summer Job Program by perusing and purchasing crafts at Shop & Bop.

Arts and Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Kid-centric, Philanthropy, Visit Baltimore

Hampden

Wasabi Ventures CEO Digs Into His Baltimore Roots

Richard Rabicoff Tuesday, July 31, 2012

You may have heard the name Wasabi Ventures a lot recently. The Silicon Valley venture capital firm has funded several Baltimore startups, thanks in no small part to its CEO's ties to Charm City. Learn more about Tom "TK" Kuegler. And yes, he's a fan of sushi.

Emerging Technologies, Emerging Technology, For Foodies, High Technology, Hospitality, Innovation, IT, Venture Capital

Federal Hill, Mt. Vernon

Social Enterprises Need New Funding Models

Jim Kucher Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Many entrepreneurs dream of launching a venture that not makes money, but also benefits the community. But how do you get money for this? Our columnist tells us.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Venture Capital